Cost of living

Supermarket chains roll out CDC voucher promotions to help shoppers stretch their dollar

Singaporean households on June 11 received $500 in CDC vouchers, which are valid until Dec 31, 2027.

$500 CDC vouchers for all S’porean households from June 11; Govt ready to do more if needed: DPM Gan

This tranche of vouchers has been brought forward by half a year from January 2027 to June 2026 as the Government understands Singaporeans’ cost of living concerns.

Govt ready to help hawkers if needed, watching impact of rising costs on food prices: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu (foreground, second from right) and Sembawang GRC MP Gabriel Lam (foreground, centre) launching a support scheme called Brew Specials at 313 KPT coffeeshop at Block 313A Sembawang Drive on June 6.

World food prices slip in May, still near 3-year high, FAO says

An employee uses a skid-steer loader to push stored corn imported from Brazil to load a tractor trailer at a warehouse in the terminal port of Portimex in Tuxpan, in Veracruz state, Mexico February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Phoon Huat freezes prices of at least 100 essential products in June

The price freeze applies at all RedMan and Phoon Huat retail stores islandwide.

Up to 100 vending machines dispensing $3 meals to be rolled out in North West District

The vending machines, which operate 24 hours daily, will ensure residents have easy access to affordable and healthy food options.

FairPrice to expand price freeze to 500 products from June to August

FairPrice had earlier frozen prices for 100 daily essentials in April, before expanding the prize freeze to 300 till the end of May.

Iceland ousts Switzerland as priciest nation, union says

Food prices in Iceland exceed those in the other Nordic nations, which are also among the priciest globally, by 44 per cent.

Sheng Siong to double discounts for blue, orange CHAS card holders at all 88 outlets in June

Blue Chas card holders can use the enhanced discount on Thursdays, while orange Chas cardholders can use it on Fridays.

Protesters march in Madrid over soaring housing costs

Spain's central government’s delegate to the region estimated 23,000 people turned out for a march against soaring rents and a housing shortage in Madrid on May 24.

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